Italy's Lorenzo Musetti survived a fierce challenge from China's rising star Buyunchaokete in a rollercoaster 🎢 first-round clash at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday. The 23-year-old from the Chinese mainland stunned the crowd with creative net play early, even pulling off a cheeky tweener to snatch the first set 6-4. 🔥
Red-Hot Resilience
Musetti, ranked 24th globally, roared back with precision shots to claim the second set 7-5. But Buyunchaokete – who famously upset the Italian at last year's China Open – kept fans on edge until the final rally. 🎾
Clay-Court Comebacks
Elsewhere, Daniil Medvedev overcame a mid-match slump to defeat fellow Russian Karen Khachanov 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. The 2021 US Open champ is fighting to reclaim his Top 10 status after a bumpy Miami exit 🛑. Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo also delivered drama, rallying from 1-6 down to stun three-time Slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Next-Gen Watch
Musetti now faces Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka, while Djokovic looms for Tabilo. With underdogs stepping up and legends being tested, Monte Carlo remains the ultimate clay-court lab 🧪 for tennis’ next big things.
